Olympic Village in Brazil faces more construction delays

Officials have shut down two venues, citing health and safety risks for the builders.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 1, 2015

Chinese contractor builds 57-story tower in 19 days

The self-proclaimed 'world’s fastest builder’ assembled three stories a day from prefabricated modules.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 1, 2015

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Office space construction reaches highest level since 2009

High rents have made building as viable an option as buying existing properties.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 30, 2015

Construction jobs claim more lives than other industry: AFL-CIO

The sector also saw the greatest number of Latino employee fatalities in 2013.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 30, 2015

Officials: Multifamily construction site burns down during Baltimore riots

The pastor of the church that owns the property said the $15 million complex will start over.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 28, 2015

1st U.S. offshore wind farm to create 300 construction jobs

Rhode Island officials hope the project will be the first in a new ‘growth industry.’

By Sharon O'Malley • April 28, 2015

4 of the most important commercial construction reports released in April

The industry saw significant signs of life, but also some disappointing results throughout the month.

By Emily Peiffer • April 28, 2015

DOL orders 3 UT contractors to pay $700,000 for misclassifying employees

The federal government has been cracking down on the widespread industry practice.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015

CA lawmakers' proposal to fast-track building of reservoirs stalls

The state’s four-year-old drought has made the delivery of water to farmland urgent.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015

Construction workers rescue toddler dangling from balcony

The hard-hat heroes will receive an award from the Singapore police.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015

Pedestrian peril: Construction accidents injure average of 1 NYC bystander monthly

A Wall Street Journal analysis found more people passing by city sites were hurt last year than during any year since 2008.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015

Climbing architectural billings foretell positive future construction activity

Design work increased in March for the second straight month.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 24, 2015

Senators propose legislation to extend 'Buy America' requirements

Contractors would have to use U.S. steel, iron and manufactured goods.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 24, 2015

Panel investigating VA cost overrun finally gets construction expert

The committee is digging into why the price of building a Colorado hospital grew by $1 billion.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 24, 2015

Inside the repeal of Indiana's common construction wage law

After weeks of debate and protests, Gov. Mike Pence is expected to sign the hotly contested bill this week.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015

Congress passes 'Tenant Star' program to encourage energy-efficient offices

Modeled after Energy Star, the new effort will focus on commercial and government buildings.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015

Duke Energy to employ 900 construction workers at NC solar farms

The utility is in the midst of a $500 million solar expansion.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015

Construction starts dip in March after strong showing in early 2015

Multiple $1 billion projects in January and February temporarily raised the averages.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 22, 2015

Construction employment sinks in 29 states

Texas lost the most jobs, as the waning demand for oil has dampened a building boom.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 22, 2015

Oregon State University builds lab to improve construction worker safety

The facility will simulate dangerous job site situations for students to navigate.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

Google shells out $500M on construction projects in CA headquarters

The tech giant has dropped more on building and remodeling than all local homeowners combined.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

House committee approves military construction funding

The measure allows more than the 2015 budget allotted but less than Obama requested.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

Construction material costs surge for second straight month

Still, nine of 11 key products lost ground as foreign demand waned.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

Tesla spends $62M so far on Nevada gigafactory

The $5 billion lithium-ion plant will be the largest in the world.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 17, 2015

Climate change expert to lead World Green Building Council

The group aims to accelerate the pace of green building across the globe.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 17, 2015